
The Vice President called on supporters to become Shen Boyang’s most important partners and lead citizens towards the future
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Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party promoted the "Taipei Ocean Current" car sweep plan. Sports Minister Li Yang participated in the car sweep. Vice President Hsiao Meiqin presented a straw hat and a modern version of Taiwan's nautical chart at the evening lecture platform, calling on supporters to become Shen Boyang's partners.
The Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's "Taipei Ocean Current" car sweeping program entered Hunan Port yesterday. Sports Minister Li Yang got on the car from the starting point and scanned the car. In the evening, he joined the mysterious guest Vice President "War Cat" Hsiao Meiqin. Xiao Meiqin said that in Shen Boyang, everyone saw the courage, wisdom, governance expertise, and policy literacy of the next generation of political leaders. She also quoted the story of Rufus in "One Piece" leading his companions, and presented Shen with a straw hat and a modern version of the Taiwan Navigation Chart, calling on supporters to become Shen Boyang's most important partners, allowing him to brave the wind and waves and lead the citizens to sail into the future.
Xiao Meiqin Platform Dahu Park is like a music festival
Xiao Meiqin said that it is touching and inspiring that so many citizens have gathered enthusiastic support. It has three meanings. First, it represents the enthusiasm of Taiwanese citizens for participating in democratic politics. They have not given up due to past losses or setbacks, nor have they been distorted by internal and external pressures. They are the warmest and most confident force. Second, this election campaign is a competition that has the courage to face citizens’ problems and propose effective solutions and policies. Third, it shows in Shen Boyang the courage, wisdom, governance expertise, and policy literacy of the next generation of political leaders.
Xiao Meiqin mentioned that Taipei City needs a mayor with more forward-looking vision and ability to lead the Taipei City Government to cope with the technological transformation and smart governance of the modern city. With limited resources, Shen Boyang and his team have presented many innovations in a short period of time. Whether it is the adoption of the Ocean Current fleet route or the interactive policy communication on Policy Island, he has the ability to introduce smart applications and innovations in municipal governance, making citizens feel good and making Taiwanese proud.
Shen Boyang drove through the Hong Kong Lake District yesterday, and the streets were empty. A large number of people gathered at the Lohas Park at the meeting point. Many people also brought small items and sang Shen Boyang's campaign theme song "Taipei Comes Together" in unison.
When Shen Boyang arrived at the gathering place, Dahu Park, the crowd immediately erupted in cheers. People everywhere shouted "Your Mayor Shen Boyang". From the elderly to young children learning to speak, the crowd waved big and small flags and held various support items as if they were at a music festival.
Shen Boyang and Li Yang discussed sports policies through a soapbox format. Li Yang said that the most important thing after exercise is to change clothes, stretch a muscle, take a shower, and then eat supplies. Shen Boyang also said that this echoes the sports station policy he proposed. The two also talked about building sports venues in isolated areas in the community to improve the feasibility of sports for the people.

The Legislative Yuan, under the leadership of the Kuomintang and the People's Party, passed the amendment to the "Elderly Welfare Law" on the third reading, clearly stipulating that elderly people over 65 years old are conditionally exempt from health insurance premiums. Executive President Zhuo Rongtai has confirmed not to countersign. Minister of Health and Welfare Shi Chongliang pointed out that if the elderly do not pay insurance premiums, the country will need to burn an additional 40 billion yuan every year, and the burden on the working class will increase. The Executive Yuan is willing to seek consensus with the Legislative Yuan.

Shen Boyang piloted the "Taipei Ocean Current" to Nangang and Neihu. Supporters on both sides of the road shouted "Shen Boyang, Frozen Garlic" in unison, and finally gathered at Dahu Park. Regarding traffic in Neihu, Shen proposed policies such as the Windward Harbor Bicycle Bridge, Youbike 2.0E free of charge, TPASS included in shared motorcycles, the release of unlimited urban replacement housing, and encouraging companies to expand the implementation of flexible working hours. He also reminded supporters not to deal with provocations by themselves, but to seek help from the campaign team.

Lin Dewang, chairman of the Taiwan People's Communist Party, and Chen Zhenzhou, a member of the Central Committee of the same party, were involved in accepting funding from the Chinese Communist Party to run for mayor of Hsinchu City, and were investigated under the anti-infiltration law. Lin Dewang was ordered by the Tainan District Court to be detained without permission to visit, while Chen Zhenzhou was ordered to post a bail of 50,000 yuan and have a restricted residence. The Hsinchu District Prosecutor's Office said it would file a protest.

U.S. President Trump appointed hardline immigration policy architect Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Wells who resigned, effective on the 9th. Trump called Miller one of his most trusted advisers. Analysts believe that this move shows that Trump has shifted to a full confrontation mode with the Democratic Party. Democratic leader Schumer criticized Miller as the architect of barbaric and inhumane immigration policies and vowed to fight to the end.

There are 20 days left before the 2026 local elections. The Kuomintang focuses on "returning to defend the two norths, stabilizing the central Taoist country, and advancing the southern highlands" as the focus of the six-city campaign. Party Chairman Zheng Liwen leads the whole party in the sprint. Lu Xiuyan will serve as the general chairperson of the election between Jiang Wanan and Jiang Qichen, campaigning in the two places to support the election and promote blue-white cooperation.

With twenty days to go before the nine-in-one election, the Democratic Progressive Party has finalized its final strategy for gathering votes. President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Meiqin, and former President Tsai Ing-wen form a cross-election lineup. Taipei mayor candidate Shen Boyang will go to Taichung, Hsinchu City, Keelung City, and Taoyuan City to support the campaign. The Party Central Committee will mobilize the firepower of the auxiliary election according to the local election conditions, and strive to turn the support into actual votes.